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The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, for the Citizens Memorial Hospital expansion in Bolivar. Lunch will be served after the ceremony. more

Center Stage Dance Academy dancers were invited to perform at the Nascar 75th Anniversary Cup Series at the Kansas City Speedway on Sunday, Sept. 10. Terri Kirksey, owner of Center Stage, received a call from Nascar in April asking if they would like to perform at Nascar, and she was very excited to have this amazing opportunity for her dancers. Terri hand picked a group of students that were dedicated and up for the task of working hard for hours a day during summer break to put together a great show. The girls worked many hours every week during the summer to perfect a 15-minute non-stop routine that was race car themed for the Nascar opening ceremonies. more

After a rainy morning, the afternoon gave way to some sunshine in time for the Liberator's to make their way through the Bolivar square for the annual homecoming parade. For more scenes from the parade see Page 12. more

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The Davolt family started their St. Jude Run/Walk teams six-years ago when their granddaughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with leukemia right after her 13th birthday. Thanks to St. Jude and their cutting edge treatments and incredible doctors and nurses, Ellie is cancer-free and starting her freshman year at MSU. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital Endocrinology Center welcomes registered dietitian Jessica Jennings as a diabetes educator in the clinic. She provides diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling for diabetic patients. more

COM's food pantry is visited by all kinds of people. About one quarter of pantry shoppers are seniors, others are unemployed individuals, and many are working one or two jobs. more

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